what are the signs of labour

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**Numbers 1 and 2 are the only signs that truly mean labor is happening**
1: Regular contractions that are able to be timed and become stronger over time.(5min apart and last longer than an hr is considered active labor)
2: Your water breaking. If this happens call your doc ASAP. Baby needs to be born within 24hrs. (do not bathe, have sex, or stick ANYTHING inside you)
3: Losing your plug/bloody show is a sign that labor is near (but it could still be weeks) **If you have more blood than mucus contact your doctor. (more than 1-2tbs) and if you are filling 1 period pad in and hour with blood contact your doctor!**
4: A sudden low backache that doesn't get better when you move or soak in a tub. (this could be a sign of preterm labor... but as with most "signs" labor is just near.)
5: Your baby dropping is another sign that labor is near. (but still could be weeks)

honestly when you go into labor your body will let you know so honestly just listen to what your body is telling you to do and if you do start having contraction and contraction for everyone is different and it's regular go to the hospital and they can call your doctor for you... You don't wanna be at home when you get the urge to push

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